Kansas Rural Water Association

01/22/2026

With winter weather and cold air on the way for many parts of the country, be sure you know how to protect water infrastructure. Protect your pipes by following these quick tips!

01/15/2026

We had a blast at yesterday's NW Kansas Water Day event in Colby! Thank you to the schools in attendance and to our presenters for helping to make this event a success. 💧

01/06/2026

📣 Calling all high school and middle school students in NW Kansas! Come and participate in a variety of hands-on activities and learn about careers in water at the Northwest Kansas Water Day on January 14th in Colby! Contact Monica Wurtz to register or for more information. 💦

(Please note: The KRWA activities will run 9 am - noon. Not available for operator credit.)

12/08/2025

More information will be sent out to area schools soon!

11/19/2025

It's ! Today's photo was taken on a cloudy day in the city of Winona in Logan County. [Photo by: Lorraine Lowrey, KRWA]

11/18/2025

📣 The deadline for awards nominations for the 2026 KRWA Conference & Exhibition is coming up fast! (January 15th) Submit your nominations for the following categories at the link below:

● Municipal Water Operations Specialist
● Rural Water District Operations Specialist
● Wastewater Operations Specialist
● City Clerk/Office Manager
● Utility General Manager/Administrator
● Most Improved Water System
● Most Improved Wastewater System
● Special Recognition Award (board/council, other)

10/20/2025

On October 16th, the Kansas Department of Commerce held the 2025 To The Stars: Kansas Businesses Awards at the Robert W. Plaster Center at Pittsburg State University. The annual awards program recognizes businesses across the state for the valuable contributions they make to the Kansas economy and to the well-being of their communities. A record 431 businesses, organizations, and individuals were nominated in 11 different categories for this year’s awards ceremony. KRWA received the northeast regional award for Apprenticeship Champions and Partners. KRWA Apprenticeship Coordinator, Monica Wurtz, and Technical Assistant/Trainer, Stewart Kasper, were in attendance to receive the award from Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce, David Toland.

09/24/2025

09/16/2025

Congratulations to Rooks Co. RWD #3's own Mark Axelson from Plainville, KS for finishing in FIRST PLACE in the Ultimate Meter Challenge sponsored by Zenner at the NRWA WaterPro Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana! Participants qualified by winning the challenge at their respective state rural water conferences. Mark competed against 27 other individuals at WaterPro to win a trip to Hawaii for him and his family. Congratulations, Mark!!!

09/15/2025

KRWA's own Terry Hobbs joined this group of Veterans recognized during this morning's opening session at the NRWA WaterPro Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana. Thank you for your service, Terry! 🇺🇲

06/05/2025

This week, KRWA staff that work under federal contracts attended the NRWA In-Service training in Reno, Nevada. Staying up to date on the latest in industry regulations and technology and bringing this knowledge back to our members in Kansas. 🌻💦

05/21/2025

It's ! Today we are featuring the newly painted tower in the city of Greeley in Anderson County.

[Photo by: Tim Kuhlman, City of Greeley]